Firefighters clear smoke from a residence on the 10 block of Camellia Street Friday March 23. The residence was within spitting distance of the fire station on Fairpoint Drive and there were no injuries. Officials said the small blaze inflicted approximately $3,000 to $5,000 in smoke damage and was caused by a malfunctioning mp3 player. More...
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Second bay bridge planned; 3-mile bridge to stay as is
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
Gulf Breeze City Council fought adamantly against six laning the Pensacola Bay Bridge for many years, and their stance affected the outcome of the recently released Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority (NWFTCA)'s final master plan. "(Hwy.) 98 can't handle everything," said City Manager Edwin "Buz" Eddy. More...
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Great weather brings crowds to arts festival
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
Throngs of art lovers gathered in the Gulf Breeze High School parking lot over the weekend for Gulf Breeze Celebrates the arts. The event featured works from students and professional artists. "Everything went great and we had a really good show," said event organizer Sue Warner. More...
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Mass transit
Allow me to add my answers to the "Three Questions" letter in the "other" newspaper's Sunday issue, in regards to the Mass Transit System in Pensacola. Have we gone completely PC nuts? Do we not have spine enough to do the right thing any longer, even when it is screaming at us? More...
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Thursday 9:01 p.m. on ABC October Road: You may hear echoes of "Ed" in this new drama series about another successful man returning to his roots. In this case, it's author Nick Garrett (Bryan Greenberg), who hopes to cure his writer's block by moving back home. He's not exactly welcomed with open arms all around, though, as he used his old friends and neighbors as grist for his novel. More...
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FELONIES 3/19/07 Anderson, Jacob Matthew, 19, W/M, 2000 block of Iris Lane, Navarre, larceny, less than $5,000 Paulding, John Tyler, 35, W/M, 300 block of Plantation Hill Road, Gulf Breeze, larceny, less than $5,000 3/20/07 Clifton, Diann Elizabeth, 59, W/F, 8400 block of Siera Street, Navarre, kidnapping a minor More...
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The following students from Woodlawn Beach Middle School won awards at the recent Santa Rosa County History Fair (not in order): Mary Matechik (first place, Historical Paper), Michael Barbee (first place, Individual Documentary), Mark Matechik (third place, More...
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Five-run sixth gives Gulf Breeze 12-7 win
The Gulf Breeze Dolphins needed five runs in the bottom of the sixth to beat Milton 11-7 Friday in Gulf Breeze. Kameron Brunty doubled twice and drove in five runs, while Brad McGuire hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot in the fourth. More...
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1963-2007
David Eugene Bogan, age 43, went home to his Heavenly Father on February 21, 2007, leaving behind the love of his life and wife of 10 years, Dove Hadley Bogan, and their young daughter Joy Dawn Bogan. More...
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Thursday, March 29 Dollar and a Dream Award, 9:30 p.m., Belmont Arts and Cultural Center, 401 N. Reus St., Pensacola. More...
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A St. Patrick's Day greeting from across the pond
Believe it or not, I received a Saint Patrick's Day greeting card from England this year. As a descendant of a Pennsylvania Dutch family which has been in America since 1729 (and I am a proud,'card-carrying' member of the DAR) I should be an unlikely recipient of such a card, so it was a real surprise. More...
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Gulf Breeze Hospital played a part in a biohazard disaster drill Thursday, March 22. Staffers had to respond to a credible threat that "occurred" at the Baptist Medical Park. A makeshift response unit was set up for the affected victims, who were first sprayed with a fire hose to remove any contaminants. More...
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How about turning your back yard into a vacation paradise at home? Everyone is eager for a vacation in the Bahamas, but with limited schedules and increasing fuel costs, vacations are often not feasible. With a little bit of creativity and help from Pensacola Pools, you can create a perfect vacation-like atmosphere right in your own back yard. More...
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Stretch your precious fuel dollars by taking care of your car
Rising fuel costs are on the minds of most Americans these days as gas prices are expected to top $3 per gallon in coming weeks. Sure, you can simply stop driving as much, but for many consumers, that's not an option. But there are two ways all of us can stretch our precious gasoline dollars. More...
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT GARY COLEMAN holder of the following Tax Sale More...
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